Senior Interior Designer - Health

HKS, Inc.•Chicago, IL

About The Position

HKS is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their Health Interiors team. This role is for a recognized leader and certified Interior Designer responsible for delivering exceptional design and project delivery for clients on time and on budget. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, the ability to solve problems creatively, and the ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. The position involves making high-impact decisions and endorsing the firm’s values by influencing client service, innovation, and communication, acting as a subject matter expert for design solutions. HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners, and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. With 1,600 people in 29 offices, the firm is united by the belief that an environmental, social, and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, HKS became a carbon neutral firm, valuing honesty, diversity, and inclusion, and celebrating creative thinking. In partnership with clients and collaborators, they craft powerful ideas and solutions to create distinctive places.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
NCIDQ certification required
Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
Typically 15+ years of experience
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models
Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
Strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp preferred
Understanding of 3D Studio Max and InDesign preferred
Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

Responsibilities

Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs
Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
Manages client’s expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives
Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design
Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule
Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings
Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships
May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
May participate in marketing interviews